Few Yankees players have been as divisive in recent years as Miguel Andujar. A classic example of the all-bat, no-glove archetype, Andujar’s stellar 2018 offensive season was almost undone by his equally atrocious defense at third base. Facing a crucial 2019 campaign, Andujar never got the chance to prove his worth, facing a serious shoulder injury that robbed him of his offensive prowess and ended his season after 12 lackluster games.
In his stead, Gio Urshela took over the ropes at third base and didn’t miss a beat, far outperforming expectations on both offense and defense.